Martin Lewis is encouraging married couples and those in a civil partnership to claim a "tax perk" worth up to £1,242 before the current financial year ends on April 5. The money-saving guru told viewers of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live that more 2.1million couples could be due some “serious cash” in a backdated payment from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
HMRC has previously said that people are missing out on the tax break because they don’t realise they might be eligible, particularly couples where one partner has retired, has given up work to take on caring responsibilities, or is unable to work due to a long-term health condition.
Martin explained: “There are up to 2.1million eligible couples who are not claiming this tax perk. To get it, you must be a non-taxpayer married to a basic rate taxpayer (paying 20%), and civil partnerships are included.”
